Towing 55 in California
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becarful at the borders. CHP likes to sit at the AZ/Cali borders as most of us AZ guys forget we set the cruise at 75 and hit the cali 55 speedlimits, next thing you know CHP is behind ya with lights on or drivin next to you flashing 55 with their hands lol. really freakin dumb though
Its hit or miss for me. I have never got a ticket but I have had CHP call me a A$$ hole and tell me to slow down over there loud horn. was doing about 68 bolt times.
If your going 700 miles doing 65mph over 55mph you only gain 2 hours at best.
If your going 700 miles doing 65mph over 55mph you only gain 2 hours at best.
The only person doing 55 in cali is the person in the break down lane changing a flat. 65mph for me, I still towed at 75 when I went to the dunes. 
Wow, they should get those guys to train Nascar pit crews. Changing a tire at 55 MPH!The only person doing 55 in cali is the person in the break down lane changing a flat. 65mph for me, I still towed at 75 when I went to the dunes.
just get a radar detector
Didn't wanna hold all you guys up since I was the only one towing. 80mph:spit:
X2. I went to Washington and going there I went through cali. On the way back I cut over to reno and then came down and it seemed quicker. Or maybe its just me..
I usually tow my toy hauler at 65-70 range, and have had no issues, but like Kat says if the trucks slow to 55, I do also.
Towing 55 in CA
I got pulled over for 65 in Cali towing. The CHP was a jerk but still let me off with a warning. 59 MPH for me from now on in Cali.
I got pulled over for 65 in Cali towing. The CHP was a jerk but still let me off with a warning. 59 MPH for me from now on in Cali.
I run hard with the trailer ... 75 usually . Just like the others said .... pay attention to the big rigs . If they slow down it means smokey is in the area .
A CB might be a good idea and you can hear the rigs ahead of you .. Ch 19 usually . Radar detector is good idea also if you want to make some time .
Main answer to your ? .... yes they will roll you for over 55 towing in Cali . :thumb:
Its a slow roll going that slow though ... Id go nuts at that speed .
A CB might be a good idea and you can hear the rigs ahead of you .. Ch 19 usually . Radar detector is good idea also if you want to make some time .
Main answer to your ? .... yes they will roll you for over 55 towing in Cali . :thumb:
Its a slow roll going that slow though ... Id go nuts at that speed .
I've always towed hard in Cali too (70-75) and never had a problem,, just don't be the dick passing everyone running 10mph faster and you'll be fine is kinda my rule of thumb and it's worked for me most of the time. I always had a CB in my truck I traveled in and watched the flow of big rig traffic close. Those guys always know where 5oh is lol.
just get a radar detector
A radar laser detector is useless except it gives you advanced notice that you are caught so you can hide any illegal items you may have out in the open or eat a box of mints prior to the officer walking up to your window.
Back in the day before laser and instant on radar they were usefull. Today cops will ride around with their fixed radar units on just to slow traffic giving you a false hit and it works.
You might get lucky if he's gunning for a car or truck in front of you but chances are if it's you and you done.
Radar detectors give you false security IMO. Not worth it
I've gotten a couple tickets with a Valentine I . Mine is fixed hard wired in my Dually. Word of caution when you get pulled over don't forget to turn off the squealing blinking radar detector going off before the cop gets to your window. It kind off annoys them and chances of getting a break go out the window. :woott:
Been there done that. :roflmao: